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BC04 HFM

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 116,101 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 115,991 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2017 112,112 miles

damage n/s o/s front wing

engine lights on

headlights fogging

n/s front mirror cracked

o/s front tyre on wear marks - inner edge bald

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2017 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

damage n/s o/s front wing

engine lights on

headlights fogging

n/s front mirror cracked

o/s front tyre on wear marks - inner edge bald

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2016 105,764 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 105,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r light lenz broken

slight corrosion to the o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r light lenz broken

slight corrosion to the o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,523 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,937 miles

Advise exhaust bracket broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,565 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 68,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,505 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,957 miles

Exhaust centre mounting requires repairing.Exhaust still supported.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 25,683 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BC04 HFM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC04 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC04 HFM is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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